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Sport and Specialty We specialize in world-class restorations, maintenance, repairs and race prep on classic European cars—https://sportandspecialty.com/

10/29/2026

How do you restore a dashboard from a car that is 59 years old?

A little cardboard, a delicate woodgrain veneer, and a whole lot of patience.

Restoring the dash center of a 1967 Alfa Romeo isn't as simple as making it look new. The original materials require a careful process to create a durable surface while preserving the look and character of the factory finish.

Rather than taking the easy route, we're putting in the extra work to bring this piece back as close to its original condition as possible.

Because the details matter. 🇮🇹

10/24/2026

Do you need upholstery work done on your classic car?

We are accepting upholstery projects RIGHT NOW with no waiting list.

Our upholstery specialist handles anything from seats, door panels, dashboards, and soft tops.

If you're ready to get your project started, contact us at [email protected] to get started!

10/03/2026

Kenyon's got his work cut out for him with this one.

Parts for these classic cars are only getting harder to find. And that's especially true with the European cars that we work on.

So instead of trying to track a new dashboard down for this Fiat, Kenyon is going to be overhauling this one to look brand new again.

Follow along to see the transformation!

10/03/2026

HUGE progress made on the Maserati!

Kenyon, our Upholstery Manager, did an incredible job at cutting, fitting, and sewing the new carpet to custom fit the car. We're making sure every detail is made perfection.

If that kind of craftsmanship is what you're looking for in your project, feel free to reach out to us!

09/27/2026

On this Maserati Ghibli Spyder, Kenyon walks through how the rear seat backrest panel is attached—and why the construction method matters when you’re trying to achieve a truly finished look.

There are a few different ways to attach this panel. Kenyon generally prefers sewing them in, because it allows for a cleaner, more controlled finish. But Maserati chose to glue these panels in place, which presents a few extra challenges when it comes to getting everything looking just right.

09/26/2026

The final primer stage is where the surface really starts to come together.

Once a car is in its final urethane primer, Ryan walks through the process of getting it ready for paint:

→ 320 grit dry
→ 400 grit wet
→ 600 grit wet
→ 800 grit with a DA on darker colors

Every stage is block sanded carefully to refine the surface and make sure the panels are as straight and consistent as possible before the final color goes on.

It’s a lot of sanding—but the quality of the finish starts long before the paint hits the car.

09/25/2026

The upholstery work is almost complete for these Maserati seats.

These have come a long ways from where they started. Kenyon, our Upholstery Manager, had to start from scratch. He was able to cut some pieces of the old foam apart to ensure that the new foam was the proper dimensions.

We're extremely grateful to have such a talented team and a capable Upholstery Manager to do custom upholstery work like this!

09/21/2026

This car isn't normally the kind of thing we do, but we couldn't say no to this opportunity.

The customer came to us after we restored his Austin-Healy and asked "Do you think you could do a '51 Mercury?"

Why not?

So we got to work.

From reshaping the quarter panels to fit the '56 Packard taillights to completely shaving the door handles off, this Merc was completely transformed.

The body was also fitted over a Roadster Shop chassis with a custom air ride system, giving it a completely different stance.

This car has so many unique touches, its safe to say there isn't another one like it.

09/19/2026

This is an important question. And the answer has changed a lot in the last few years.

When we specialized in Austin Healeys and Jaguars it was a lot simpler. But now, parts can be on back order for countless months. And the rarer the car is, the longer the wait.

The reason our restorations take the time that they do is because of how meticulous we are.
We're always striving to complete cars as fast as we can. But we WILL NOT sacrifice on quality to get a project done quicker.

09/19/2026

Address

9169 Forest Preserve Road
Durand, IL
61024

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+18156292717

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